The Milford Humane Society is open for adoptions at 289 West St. (Rte. 140) on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Cats are also shown at Petco in Milford on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional information about the cats listed can be obtained by calling 508-473-7008. The shelter website is www.milfordhumane.org. All Milford Humane cats have been given rabies and distemper shots, have been spayed or neutered and have been tested for FIV and FeLV.

KITTENS - The shelter will have a variety of kittens available in the coming weeks. Visit the shelter or Petco on Saturdays to fill out an application.

ONYX, NOIR, RAVEN are 3-month-old siblings. They are fun-loving black short hairs.

LUCIC AND CHARA came from the same home. Lucic is 3 and is a medium haired white boy with tiger markings. Chara is orange and white and about 1 1/2. He is short haired. They are sweet cats and like other animals.

FELIX is a 7-year-old black and white tuxedo cat. He loves other cats and would enjoy a home with other pets.

ADDISON AND GIANNA are 10-month-old sisters. They are long haired and very pretty. One is a little shy but warms up when she's had a chance to get to know you. They would like to be placed together.

KRINGLE is an ultra cute long-haired boy. He is about a year old and very lovable. He is also FIV positive but in good health. He gets along with other cats and would enjoy the company of an FIV playmate (such as his pal Jazzie). If you would like more information on FIV, please contact the shelter.

NAOMI is a beautiful 3-year-old female. She is a long-haired, mixed-breed girl with Himalayan markings. She originally came to the shelter with kittens and with some damage to one of her lovely blue eyes. She has some vision loss in that eye but sees fine overall.

TARA AND TRISCA are 12-year-old sisters. They are tiger and white and short haired. The are nice girls who would appreciate a quiet home in their golden years.

MACKENZIE AND MORGAN are 10-month-old tortie sisters. One is medium haired and one is short haired. They are very sweet but a little shy. They warm up quickly once they get to know people. They need to be placed together.

JAZZIE is a very lovable 10-month-old female. She is a medium-haired black sweetheart who loves everybody. She is also FIV positive but in great health. Jazzie would like a playmate in her new home, such as her pal Kringle. For information about Jazzie or FIV, call the shelter.

DIAMOND AND DALY are a 10-year-old brother-and-sister pair. They are declawed and were surrendered when their person became ill. They are black and white, and Diamond is a little shy. They need to be placed together.

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NOEL is a short-haired calico. She is about 5 years old. She tolerates other cats but would probably prefer to be an only child.

ARCHIE AND REGGIE are black-and-white siblings. They are about 3 years old. They are very nice but a little shy.

JOEY AND JOSEPH are cute white-and-tiger-striped brothers. They are short haired and about a year old. They are a little shy and would like to stay together in a relatively quiet home. They would be fine with other animals.

Baypath Humane Society

Baypath is on Rafferty Road in Hopkinton. The shelter is open every day from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All Baypath dogs have been spayed or neutered, wormed, heartworm tested and have age-appropriate shots. They also have a Safewatch microchip and leave the shelter with a no-slip collar. Baypath also has cats available for adoption.The following animals are available for adoption. Further information is available at 508-435-6938 or www.baypathhumane.org.

LACEY is a 2-year-old female Labrador retriever mix. Lacey is a very happy black lab mix. She was found by a nice woman in Kentucky. She kept her for a few weeks with her own two dogs, but due to financial reasons, she was not able to keep her. She is a playful dog who loves to play with her pal, Curry. She walks well on leash too. A home with older kids or adults would be best.

PEPPER is a 1-year-old female shepherd mix. Pepper is a 35-pound ball of love. She was surrendered by an owner who had too many dogs. She lived with 2 other dogs and does well with others. She is super playful with the dogs at the shelter. She walks well on a harness and is really doing well at sitting for treats when other dogs walk by. She loves to have her belly rubbed and loves stuffed toys!

PRINCE is a 1 1/2-year-old male long coated chihuahua/shih tzu mix. He is a very sweet young boy who loves attention. Prince is good with cats and other dogs. He would do better in a home with children over 12 because he is not use to him. Prince loves his toys and especially when they squeak.

SMOKEY is a 3-year-old male Labrador retriever mix. He is a young three years of age and weighs around 53 pounds. Smokey is an absolute gentleman. He has a great sit and down and has really enjoyed playing with all his new dog friends at Camp Canine, the training program he attended. He has not been tested with cats. Smokey will make a great family dog. After completing his 8-to 10-week CAMP CANINE PROGRAM, he is now an AKC Good Citizen who knows basic commands (sit, stay, down) and other skills he'll need to interact politely with humans and other dogs. Smokey came to us missing hair and very thin. We found that he has food allergies. HE IS ON A GRAIN-FREE DIET and looks like a new dog. His hair is growing back nicely, and he's filling out. Any family will love this dog. He sat at a Tractor Supply adoption day and laid in his crate and did not say a word. He was exposed to other dogs walking past along with many people and he was the perfect gentleman. He never barked once and was polite and calm. Smokey is a gem.

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SUPERMAN is a 1 1/2-year-old male Labrador retriever mix. Baypath received a call on Sunday afternoon from Bill Proctor, our Hopkinton Animal Control officer. He received word that a little 30-pound black dog had been found on the side of the road in Hopkinton. He said he thought he might have been hit by a car. He was alert, but had some wounds on him. We told him to bring the little guy by so we could scan him for a chip and check out his wounds. We opened the door of Bill's truck and found the poor thing, whose only identification was a Superman collar, curled up in the passenger seat. It was late Sunday afternoon and the vets' offices were closed so we decided to bring him into our medical room. Holly Miller, a Hopkinton resident, friend of the shelter and surgical vet tech, came down to help us clean his wounds and bandage him up. He had several spots of road rash on his under side, a few gashes up his legs and a front left paw that was pretty torn up. Although he was obviously in a great deal of pain, the sweetheart tried to show his appreciation by nuzzling us and giving us little licks. He was also not opposed to accepting pieces of rotisserie chicken. Feeling right at home, he was eager to take a load off in the comfy bed we made up for him. Over the past few days, we have had members of our local animal care community in to monitor his progress. He continues to heal and bond with the staff and volunteers here. He loves to interact with the people and his ears perk up as soon as he knows he's headed out on a walk. Superman is a reminder of the good that can come when the community works together to help a dog in need. Now this little guy is looking for a home.

WINNIE is a 4-year-old female Labrador retriever/Rottweiler mix. Winnie came to us from a local animal control. They loved this dog so much that they held her extra long until we could take her in. They knew she was a keeper when a little Jack Russell accidentally ran into her pen while she was eating and she just let him push her out of the way. This girl is big and strong. She walks fairly well on a leash, but the beauty of her is that as strong as she is, she is happy to just park it in front of the water bowl and lay around after a few minutes of walking. She loves being outside and is happy to lay around in the sun. She keeps her kennel clean and is quiet as a mouse in there. She could definitely use some training in the manners department, but otherwise she would make a wonderful companion.

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BLACKY is a 2-year-old male border collie mix. Blacky is a gentle dog who loves people and attention more than anything. He seems to be fine around other dogs, but his main interest is people. He was found as a stray so we don't know a lot about his background. He likes to go for walks and walks well on a harness and leash.

BUTTERCUP is a 3-year-old female hound mix. Buttercup is a sweetheart. She loves playing with her buddy Winston all day long. She loves to toss toys in the air and play tug of war with her friend. She likes to roll around on the ground and hop around when you are trying to harness her. It seems like she would rather be in your lap than on a walk.

MARLEY is a 4-year-old female American pit bull terrier mix. She is a tiny little pit bull mix and weighs about 40 pounds, which is great because she is a total lap dog. She is extremely affectionate and very friendly. She knows how to sit, lay down, and shake your hand. She listens very well and loves to please. She is looking for a forever home with someone who will play with her and love her forever. She would be a great agility dog because she really loves to learn and play.

BUCK is a 7-year-old blue-tick coonhound mix. Buck is a great companion dog. He loves attention, loves to be petted, and would be a perfect walking buddy, as he is a bit overweight and could use more exercise to help him trim down to a healthy weight. He gets along well with other dogs. Buck is quiet and very neat and clean in his kennel. He never spills his food or water, or destroys his bedding like some of the younger dogs tend to do.

PEACHEZ is a 4-year-old female boxer mix. Peachez is a sweet, sweet girl who came to us from Miami. She is an owner-surrender dog who lived with children ages 8-9. She gets along well with large dogs, but does NOT get along with little dogs or cats. She is housebroken and knows how to sit on command.

SAM is a 1-year-old female retriever mix. Sam came to us from Miami and spent all of her short life living outdoors. She was surrendered by her owner because she liked to escape. She is a very energetic girl who needs lots of exercise. She will need lots of training to help her become a great dog.

BELLA is an 8-year-old female pit bull terrier mix. Bella is a sweet senior who has been stuck boarding in a kennel for a year waiting for her owner who never came back. She was finally surrendered when her owner decided she could not keep her. She is a sweet and affectionate girl, but in her older age she has become protective of her food and would need an owner with patience and understanding of that issue. She is very focused on her people and treat training and doesn't even pay attention to barking dogs around her; however, we do feel a home where she is the only dog would be best. She can sit like a champ and even knows 'speak.'

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Greyhound Rescue of N.E.

Dogs are available at Greyhound Rescue of N.E. Inc., Mendon. The shelter can be reached at 508-478-1617.

RANDALL is a very special greyhound. He came to us with an eye injury and it was not repairable. His eye has been removed and he's doing just great. We took him to the vet so many times, he was a favorite there. He rides well in the car, is friendly and happy with everyone he meets, and may be cat-friendly. He was so gentle and sweet through the whole ordeal, and he's now ready to find his own family.

SAMSON is a cute little 40-pound coonhound who came all the way from Kentucky to find his very own family to love. He's so sweet, friendly, happy and gentle. He's about 2 years old, loves his toys and playing in the office. He listens well, and will be a wonderful pet.

STAR was in foster care for a few weeks. She's sweet, friendly and very lovable 4-year-old fawn girl. She has some separation anxiety, would do best with another dog at home. She's such a happy, affectionate, velcro dog.

LINDA is a cute, little girl who is a tad timid. She's doing well, learning the routine. She seems sweet, loving and sensitive. She'd do best in a quiet household, maybe with another dog to give her comfort that everything is OK, and she may be cat-friendly.

TRACKS is a gentle giant. He's a big boy at 85 pounds and is sweet, happy and friendly. He's one of the kennel favorites. He's so cooperative - is happy going out with the other dogs; or lounging in his crate. He rides well in the car and has been on several adventures to RiverBend Farm.

Purr-fect Cat Shelter

Purr-fect Cat’s felines can be viewed for adoption by appointment. The cats have been vaccinated, spayed or neutered and tested for FIV and FeLV. To arrange a time, please leave a message at the shelter message center at 508-533-5855. The shelter Web site is www.purrfectcatshelter.org.

SINBAD is an adult, short haired gray tiger. Sinbad is just a mellow fellow. He was picked up as a stray by Animal Control and went unclaimed. Most likely his family dumped him and moved on. The vet estimates Sinbad to be about 8 years old. The shelter has put quite a bit into making sure that he is in good health. Sinbad had a dental cleaning and some extractions. He also had a complete blood work up and he was deemed to be in very good health. Friendly, loving and appreciative of being off the streets, this wonderful cat will be a fabulous companion to his new family.

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DIVA is an adult white, short haired female with brown tiger spots. Diva was found living under the porch of a PCS volunteer . She wasn’t spayed and there were no signs that she recently had given birth. Taken to the vet and receiving a clean bill of health, Diva is now ready to find a family to love. Being the diva that she is, she will only tolerate a little petting and rubbing, that is unless it is she who is doing the initiating. Diva should be an only cat and will be good with older children.

TUFFY is a young adult gray and white male. He is short haired. Tuffy was trapped as an older kitten and has been in foster care until recently coming into the shelter. He had a few minor setbacks but is now beginning to acclimate to his new surroundings. Tuffy really likes other cats and enjoys playing with toys. He would do best in a home that could offer him a feline friend or adopt him with another PCS cat that he has formed a bond with.

STAR is an adult, medium-haired male. He is black and white. Star and his brother Shadow were surrendered to the shelter because the family was moving out of state and felt that they could not take these cats with them. It has been difficult on the cats because they were boarded at the vets while the owner put the home on the market, then they moved to a foster home and now the shelter. Star is a big boy and very handsome. He is aloof but we feel it is because his life has been so disrupted. He lived with children and should be fine in an active home.

PRINCESS is a young adult black female. Princess was surrendered to the shelter along with her son by a woman who was helping out a friend. The friend had asked her to hold the cats while she moved into her new place. … She never came back to get them. The woman who surrendered the cats found that her children were allergic and, therefore, she could not keep them. Princess craves affection and attention.

BELLA is an adult, gray-and-white short-haired female. Little Bella was surrendered to the shelter along with another cat. Both cats were turned over to a relative in hopes that the cats would get along with her cats. However, since neither Bella nor the male cat had been fixed, it was never going to work. Bella is a very sweet and quiet girl who would really love to be the one and only in a quiet adult home.

CAGNEY is an older female tabby kitten with some white. She is a very beautiful girl. Born outside to a domesticated mother cat, Cagney had some very feral ways when first taken in by PCS. After four months and lots of kindness and love, she has started to relax and not be so skittish and is letting the volunteers give her their love. She seems to enjoy being by herself rather than playing with the other kittens in her room. Cagney needs the love and peacefulness of an adult home.

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DUSTY is a young adult male. He is gray and white. He was surrendered to the shelter due to the inability to get along with one of the other four cats that were already living in the home. He is starting to adjust to life at the shelter and he hopes to find a quiet adult home soon so that he can show you how sweet and loving he truly is. Dusty enjoys having his beautiful long gray fur brushed while he sits and warms your lap.

CHELSEA is a young adult, medium-haired tortie. Chelsea and her sister, Margo, were left at the animal control officer’s kennel. Poor little Chelsea was in deplorable condition. She was so skinny and flea infested and after her veterinary visit the blood work showed that she was borderline anemic. The fleas had helped themselves to so much of her blood that we kept her in foster for a few extra weeks to build up her system. Now at the shelter and reunited with Margo, she seems happy and curious.

MAYA is a young adult dilute calico. This beautiful little girl, who is just under a year of age, was surrendered to the shelter as a pregnant cat. As sometimes is the case with very young cats, her kittens did not survive. She has a very laid-back personality and seems to be enjoying the safety and security of being indoors. Maya would be a wonderful family cat.

Glenda Hazard is a writer and editor for Gatehouse Media. She is also a volunteer at Milford Humane Society. She can be reached by email at ghazard@wickedlocal.com or by phone at 508-490-7454.